composition determination
[/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: composition determinations
determinação de composição
1. The process of analyzing or identifying the constituent elements, components, or chemical makeup of a substance or material
The composition determination of the alloy revealed high concentrations of iron and copper.
A determinação de composição da liga revelou altas concentrações de ferro e cobre.
2. The act of establishing or ascertaining the specific ingredients or structure that make up a product, mixture, or object
Composition determination is essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing to ensure quality control.
A determinação de composição é essencial na fabricação farmacêutica para garantir o controle de qualidade.
3. In analytical chemistry, the identification and quantification of the elements present in a sample
Modern techniques allow for rapid composition determination of complex organic molecules.
Técnicas modernas permitem a determinação rápida de composição de moléculas orgânicas complexas.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in both Brazil and the USA within laboratory, pharmaceutical, metallurgical, and industrial contexts. It is not colloquial and is specific to professional and academic environments where material analysis is performed. In Brazil, it is commonly used in sectors like petrochemistry, agriculture, and food industry quality control.
Related Idioms & Phrases
composition determination analysis
rapid composition determination
accurate composition determination
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